August 2024 was a landmark month for Zoho enthusiasts across South Africa, as Zoholics, Zoho's annual user conference, made its vibrant return to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The event drew a diverse crowd of attendees, all eager to explore the depths of the Zoho ecosystem. From insightful sessions to hands-on workshops and valuable networking opportunities, Zoholics delivered on all fronts. DSL Telecom was right at the heart of the action, with an impressive team of 27 members in attendance.
DSL Telecom's Strong Presence
DSL Telecom made its mark at both the Zoholics Johannesburg and Zoholics Cape Town events, solidifying our reputation as a leading Zoho Premium Partner in South Africa. We set up a kiosk where attendees could meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about Zoho's wide array of solutions. Our team was able to engage with many participants, join various discussions, and contribute to Q&A sessions, ensuring that DSL Telecom’s presence was well-received throughout the event.
Interactive Engagement: Scratch-To-Win Success
One of the standout moments of our participation was the Scratch-to-Win card inserts we cleverly placed in the Zoho goody bags. These cards introduced a fun, interactive element to the event, offering attendees the chance to win exciting prizes. Participants could simply scan the QR code on the card, which led them to a form to enter their details. This data was immediately integrated into Zoho’s CRM, triggering an automated WhatsApp message with a link to their unique scratch card. Once scratched, the results were instantly updated in the CRM, and the corresponding voucher was sent out via Zoho Mail.
This seamless integration not only created a buzz and sparked numerous conversations but also demonstrated Zoho’s powerful automation capabilities. The Scratch-to-Win initiative allowed us to engage with more people while showcasing DSL Telecom’s expertise.
Our Team in ActionWith quite a few of our Zoho consultants in attendance, DSL Telecom was able to contribute meaningfully across various sessions and activities. From engaging in in-depth discussions with Zoho’s product experts to attending workshops and networking with fellow Zoho users and partners, our team was everywhere—absorbing valuable insights and sharing our own expertise.
Reflections from the DSL Telecom Team
"The growth of Zoho is clearly reflected in the rising number of attendees and fresh faces at Zoholics each year. Having attended my fourth Zoholics, it's evident that this event keeps expanding, which speaks volumes about Zoho's success and its widespread adoption across South Africa." - Hansie Swanepoel, Success and Implementation Manager
"Zoholics is always a great mix of excitement and networking. We got to see how Zoho can be tailored to different business needs, and the sessions on new app upgrades were a big hit. Our Scratch n Win game was a fun way to break the ice and meet new people." - Courtney Piggott, Customer Success, Project Coordinator
"Going to Zoholics in Cape Town was such a great experience. The sessions were super helpful, and I met a ton of awesome people." - Nicholas Pannewitz, B2B Sales - Telecoms Cloud Specialist
Looking AheadWith Zoholics 2024 now behind us, we're energised to carry this momentum forward. The knowledge we've gained and the connections we've made are priceless, and we're eager to continue delivering top-tier Zoho solutions to our clients. If you missed us at the Zoholics event this year, don’t worry—there’s always next year, and we’ll be back with even bigger plans!